As with many of his works, the track addresses the use of substances (specifically "ganja") as a temporary, though often ineffective, balm for emotional pain.

"In My Head" reinforces the "999" philosophy that Juice WRLD championed during his life—the idea of taking a "bad situation" or "whatever struggle you going through and turning it into something positive". By vocalizing these struggles, the track continues to offer a sense of community to listeners facing similar mental health challenges, ensuring that his "honesty" as an artist continues to resonate long after his passing.

Released posthumously on October 28, 2022, "In My Head" is a poignant addition to Juice WRLD's discography that delves into the artist’s recurring themes of mental health, isolation, and substance use. Produced by Max Lord, Tre Pounds, and Sheldon Ferguson, the track features the signature emo-rap sound that defined Juice WRLD's career, blending melodic guitar riffs with trap-infused percussion.

Listen to the official audio of Juice WRLD's 'In My Head' to fully experience the track's melodic vulnerability: Juice WRLD - In My Head (Official Audio) Juice WRLD YouTube• Oct 28, 2022

The lyrics detail a "broken machine" mentality where the artist feels unable to escape his own thoughts or the "drama" and "trauma" of his past.

Juice WRLD expresses a cycle where financial success ("getting cash") fails to solve underlying internal problems, noting that despite the wealth, "the pain's worse". Musical Composition